Took the boys to get their manicures today, and Sol freaked out more than usual. He always pants and salivates all over the place but this time he wouldn't stop. Nails were done around 11 yesterday, and by 9 pm he was still heaving and panting. Finally gave in and took him to the emergency vet. X-rays show his heart is about 3 times the size it should be - and there is a lot of fluid surrounding it. We have 3 meds - two of which he will be on for the rest of his life, and he is on bed rest. I am upset about his condition because it really seems to have hit fast - either that or I am a horrible dog mom and I missed something, and also because he won't eat. I can't get him to eat a thing, which means no pills either.
Please keep the King in your prayers. 13 is a long life, and he's been treated like royalty each and every day. Hopefully this is something we can get under control and he can lead a content life for a few years yet.
All our warmest and sunniest Spanish rays heading your way for King Sol. We are so sorry to hear he´s struggling but pray he will take the medication and they will get him back to his regally impressive self very, very soon indeed. Please let us know how he is coming along and how YOU are doing too.
Sending HHHHH's & PPPPP's for Sol. :comfort: :comfort: :pray: :pray: :pray:
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It came on this fast and with the same symptoms for Bosco the Doberman.
Keep trying any food he will eat. It took a while for them to get him eating regularly too.
Merion & the ZZ's
Major rays are coming your way for King Sol and for you from Washington!! You are not a bad dog mom.....being seniors, and even with young dogs, ailments can come on fast with no early signs. Keep trying to get him to eat something little with the pill in it. If the King won't eat, you may need to get something soft (like Stage 1 Baby Food.....our house prefers the Chicken or Turkey), put the pill in a mound, use your finger, pry his mouth open and place food with pill on his tongue half way back. When I've had to do that with all our boys (now and the angels), they would swallow the food and pill. A little tough love when we need to get them to take their medicine.
We will send positive thoughts and rays to you!! Keep us posted! Hugs, Dee and the gang
Oh I'm so sorry Sue, I didn't realize the King was 13 already boy does time fly. My friends had an older girl who had a very enlarged heart and the meds helped her along for a number of years. I agree with Dee, I have done the same thing with my dogchildren and catchildren, pill in babyfood as far in the mouth as I could easily get it then gently hold their muzzle shut and tip their head up til they swallowed. You are NOTa bad dog mom, sometimes things don't present until far along and sometimes they are able to hide it to a point. Many prayers and rays coming to you and Sol keep us posted.
Love and hugs you and he are in our thoughts, and your not a bad mum, he would'nt be 13 if you were. Good luck with the pills.
Roberta
Oh noooo!! Lots and lots of :pray: and rays to the King. I sure hope he gets better and continues his reign for a long long time.
Well, we went back to the vet this afternoon because Sol was still panting heavily and he had this glassy look in his eyes. Also would NOT eat anything - even steak. So we were sitting on the couch at the vet, and he STOPPED PANTING. Laid down and went to sleep like all was well! So we came home, he napped some more - I managed to get his meds in him using Braunshwager and he was great for a couple hours - but now he just threw up all his food and the meds...hope some got in his system.
Thank you all for rays - King Sol is one of a kind, when its time to pass on the crown he will let me know. In the mean time, he officially declares that if he is unwell - TREATS ALL AROUND!!!!!
p.s. SBD said he's taking care of the food and treats that King Sol won't eat, so no worries!
Sending bucketloads of rayz and prayers your way...I know you must be worried sick. Please keep us posted -
Sending Rays & Hugs to the King also might get a little Nutri Cal for Senior dogs might boost his system suppose to make them hungry has been around a very long time. i used it with little Gizmo she a Esophageal Reflux Disease all her life it is very bland. Gives them a little boost you can find it at most Pet stores.Hope the King is feeling better soon. More Rays & Hugs and Licks from Papbouv ,Buddy & Patches
Sorry, just saw the post! Rays and hugs sent your way! :comfort:
Hoping to read good news about King Sol today. Sending many prayers and Rays his way. Too bad you can't put medicine in a Greenie!! That would work, I'm sure!
Augh this is the high price we pay for the privilege of having and loving these precious souls. But worth it. They do put you on a roller coaster ride, hang in there 3 vets in 1 day told me it was time to put my Fred Dane down once, I knew in my heart it wasn't and he rallied and had 9 more good months. They can do amazing things. Prayers and rays to you and the King.
Hilde and I are passing along some nice warm southern comfort and healing rays for your Solomon. I lost my Solomon almost 2 years ago when he was just 11 and he was a special boy, too. :pray: for King Sol to get better fast.
Darcel
King Sol we hope that you are feeling much betta now. I know you have a whole lot to deal wif dat baby dog of yours so you gotta get betta soon and keep the kingdom straight! We love you King Sol, long live the King!!!!!